National Charter School Directory from The Center for Education Reform

	Tennessee Charter Schools

CER ranks Tennessee's charter school law 13th weakest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of D. The law was passed in 2002.

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Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy (Map It)
1200 Grove St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: 423-702-7230	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 75 Grades: 6-9 Status: Open	Description: All girls school that will focus on math, science and technology. Will expand to serve grades 6-12.

Circles of Success Learning Academy (Map It)
867 S. Parkway E. Memphis, TN 38106 Phone: 901-322-7978	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 99 Grades: K-4 Status: Open	Description: Designed to offer an alternative route to excellence in a global and technologically advanced society.

City University School of Liberal Arts (Map It)
1500 Dunn Ave. Memphis, TN 38106 Phone: 901-775-2219	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 350 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Offers one-on-one attention necessary for success, small class size, curriculum offerings and privileges and freedoms associated with college classes.

Freedom Preparatory Academy (Map It)
964 Fields Rd. Memphis, TN 38109 Phone: 901-210-6026	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 108 Grades: 6 Status: Open	Description: College preparatory program. Will expand to grade 12.

Ivy Academy (Map It)
8443 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379 Phone: 423-305-7494	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 60 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Curriculum has environmental focus.

KIPP Academy Nashville (Map It)
123 Douglas Ave. Nashville, TN 37207 Phone: 615-226-4484	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 203 Grades: 5-8 Status: Open	Description: Emphasizes high expectations and hard work. Encourages children from groups historically underrepresented in colleges to get a college education.

KIPP DIAMOND Academy (Map It)
2110 Howell Ave Memphis, TN 38108 Phone: 901-416-4615	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 360 Grades: 5-8 Status: Open	Description: Converting to charter status at the beginning of the 2008 school year.

LEAD Academy (Map It)
5202 Idaho Ave. Nashville, TN 37209 Phone: 615-498-2916	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 120 Grades: 5-6 Status: Open	Description: College preparatory program. Will expand to grade 12.

Memphis Academy of Health Sciences High School (Map It)
3925 Chelsea Ext. 38107 Memphis, TN 38108 Phone: 901-382-1441	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 200 Grades: 9-10 Status: Open	Description: Equips students with the skills to be competitive and promotes successful transition to high school. Will expand to grade 12.

Memphis Academy of Health Sciences Middle School (Map It)
3925 Chelsea Ext. Memphis, TN 38108 Phone: 901-382-1441	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 270 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Equips students with the skills to be competitive and promotes successful transition to high school.

Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering (MASE) (Map It)
1254 Jefferson Ave. Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-448-6273	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 550 Grades: 6-12 Status: Open	Description: Integrated effort, technology, science and math education focus. Up to 550

Memphis Business Academy (Map It)
3333 Old Brownsville Rd. Memphis, TN 38134 Phone: 901-380-8176	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 210 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: High quality instruction in core classes with a focus on business, entrepreneurship and financial responsibility. Will expand to grade 12.

Memphis Business Academy High School (Map It)
3333 Old Brownsville Rd. Memphis, TN 38134 Phone: 901-380-8176	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 70 Grades: 9 Status: Open	Description: High quality instruction in core classes with a focus on business, entrepreneurship and financial responsibility. Will expand to grade 12.

Nashville Global Academy (Map It)
4479 Jackson Rd. White Creeks, TN 37189 Phone: 615-299-5745	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 320 Grades: K-4 Status: Open	Description: Uses International Baccalaureate program (IB)

Power Center Academy (Map It)
6120 Winchester Rd. Memphis, TN 38115 Phone: 901-333-6874	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 125 Grades: 6 Status: Open	Description: Develop future leaders of the community by teaching students to be innovative thinkers, problem solvers and humanitarians. Will expand to grade 8.

Promise Academy (Map It)
1635 Georgian Dr. Memphis, TN 38127 Phone: 901-358-7752	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 57 Grades: K-1 Status: Open	Description: Uses unique Life and Culture curriculum. Special focus on reading.

Smithson-Craighead Academy (Map It)
3307 Brick Church Pike Nashville, TN 37207 Phone: 615-228-9886	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 242 Grades: K-4 Status: Open	Description: Teaches basic academic skills as a foundation for the ongoing success of every child. Targets at-risk students. Uses a non-graded skill-based curriculum.

Smithson-Craighead Academy Middle School (Map It)
3307 Brick Church Pike Nashville, TN 37207 Phone: 615-228-9886	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 219 Grades: 5-8 Status: Open	Description:

Soulsville Charter School (Map It)
926 E. McLemore Ave. Memphis, TN 38106 Phone: 901-946-2535	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 54 Grades: 6 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous academics in a music and arts rich environment.

Southern Avenue Charter School of Academic Excellence and Creative Arts (Map It)
3311 Kimball Ave. Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: 901-743-7335	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 66 Grades: K-1 Status: Open	Description: Focus on literacy, parent involvement. Features a creative arts component.

STAR Academy (Map It)
3260 James Rd. Memphis, TN 38128 Phone: 901-387-5050	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 240 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Focus on reading, writing and mathematical mastery.

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City University Prep
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RESOURCES

Charter School Resource Center of Tennessee
511 Union St., Suite 740
Suite 108B
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: 615-248-6401
Fax: 615-250-0586
Contact: Dedrick Briggs, Executive Director
Email: TNCharters@aol.com
The Charter School Resource Center of Tennessee is a non-partisan, non-profit, educational organization that assists the citizens of Tennessee in the building of a strong charter school system.

Tennessee Department of Education
Andrew Johnson Tower - 6th Floor
710 James Robertson Pkwy.
Nashville, TN 37243-0375
Phone: 615-532-6297
Fax: 1-615-532-8536
Contact: Julie McCargar, Ed.D., Executive Director
Email: julie.mccargar@state.tn.us

Tennessee Charter Schools Association
3-22 Vanderbuilt Place
Nashville, 37172
Phone: 800-998-3349
Fax: 615-339-3349
Email: matt@tncharterschools.org
Tennessee Charter Schools Association (TCSA) is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization committed to improving student achievement by supporting excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, and engagement in public education in Tennessee.

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